• Build and manage scalable hybrid architectures linking on-premises systems, legacy datacenters, and edge networks to Microsoft Azure using Azure Arc and ExpressRoute
• Supervise deployment, configuration, licensing, and security patching of enterprise virtualized infrastructure, including Windows Server and Enterprise Linux distributions in Azure compute layers
• Manage Microsoft Entra ID, Entra Domain Services, Active Directory sync topologies, and role-based access management
• Write automation scripts using PowerShell, Azure CLI, ARM templates, or Azure Bicep
• Architect, test, and maintain enterprise backup topologies and disaster recovery strategies using Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery
• Monitor OS-level performance, troubleshoot system bottlenecks, manage enterprise logging via Log Analytics, and configure Azure Monitor alerts
• Build, operate, and maintain enterprise-grade infrastructure natively on Microsoft Azure and manage complex hybrid-cloud environments
Requirements
- 5+ years of systems engineering experience
- At least 3+ years architecting and supporting enterprise systems workflows in Microsoft Azure
- Deep, production-grade knowledge of Windows Server, Red Hat, and Ubuntu
- Advanced troubleshooting methodologies
- Comprehensive understanding of DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, routing, load balancers, and firewalls
- Practical expertise in PowerShell or Python scripting
- Proven track record deploying Azure IaaS components: Virtual Machines, Managed Disks, Virtual Networks, Key Vault, and Blob Storage
- Active Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert designation highly desirable
- Ability to operate reliable server infrastructure with 99.99% uptime across cloud and hybrid environments
- Ability to maintain automated, auditable, and compliant system configurations
- Proactive infrastructure monitoring skills
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in architecting and managing scalable hybrid cloud infrastructures on Microsoft Azure, with a strong focus on automation, security, and compliance. Proficient in deploying and maintaining enterprise systems, ensuring high availability and performance across cloud and on-premises environments.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- Microsoft Azure Architecture
- Windows Server Management
- PowerShell Scripting
- Azure IaaS Deployment
- Disaster Recovery Strategies
Hard Skills
- Systems Engineering
- Enterprise Systems Workflows
- Active Directory Management
- Automation Scripting
- Infrastructure Monitoring
- DNS Management
- TCP/IP Networking
- Load Balancing
- Firewall Configuration
- Troubleshooting Methodologies
Soft Skills
- Proactive Problem Solving
- Collaboration
Certifications & Qualifications
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Industry Keywords
- Hybrid Cloud Environments
- Enterprise Virtualized Infrastructure
- 99.99% Uptime
- Automated System Configurations
- Compliance Standards
Tools & Technologies
- Azure Arc
- ExpressRoute
- Azure Backup
- Azure Site Recovery
- Log Analytics
- Azure Monitor
- Azure CLI
- ARM Templates
- Azure Bicep
- Microsoft Entra ID
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